Government Relations Administrative Coordinator

Government Relations Administrative Coordinator

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Position Title: Government Relations Agency Division:
Government Relations
Administrative Coordinator

Employment Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: VP, Government Relations
Pay Grade: 5
Creation Date: 11/11/2025

SCI supports people with disabilities, behavioral challenges, medically complex needs, transitioning youth, the elderly, and other populations using Maryland Department of Health’s Targeted Case Management and Supports Planning work models.

Service Coordination, Inc. (SCI) is seeking a full‑time Government Relations Administrative Coordinator to support the day‑to‑day execution, administration, and logistics for SCI’s federal and state government relations function. The role requires executive administrative experience and will be a valued team member within SCI’s Government Relations Center of Excellence (GRCoE). We seek a proactive, detail‑oriented, organized individual comfortable working under pressure who can contribute to high‑impact health, disability, and human services advocacy, external affairs, and stakeholder engagement efforts.

The coordinator will collaborate within the GRCoE, cross‑functionally within SCI, and with externally contracted policy consultant lobby firms to advance the goals of the GRCoE. The position will require periodic in‑person attendance at meetings and events in Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and other areas of Maryland.

All SCI Team Members are expected to ensure services follow the organization’s mission statement, core operating values and policies, comply with HIPAA and other confidentiality procedures, collaborate with peers and leadership, actively participate in meetings and trainings, maintain compliance with employment laws, follow self‑direction and person‑centered planning, and foster a culture that values diversity.

• Coordinate the day‑to‑day activities of the Government Relations Center of Excellence.
• Provide administrative support for SCI’s Government Relations Committee and other internal subcommittees and work groups.
• Provide strategic management and planning for the GRCoE.
• Conduct policy and legislative analysis, research, track state and federal legislation, hearings, and other policy developments.
• Coordinate the work of contracted state and federal policy consultant teams.
• Coordinate cross‑functional work within SCI and externally with stakeholders including legislators, staff, agency officials, and coalition partners.
• Manage the calendar on behalf of the Government Relations Center of Excellence.
• Develop meeting agendas, take minutes, and track action items.
• Prepare and edit presentations, remarks, talking points, testimony, policy letters, issue briefs, and other advocacy‑related materials.
• Organize and assist with SCI’s participation in advocacy events and other in‑person and virtual meeting planning.
• Assist the GRCoE with consultant invoice management, credit card statement processing, and budget tracking.
• Utilize government relations software to track legislation and regulations, run reports, and document meetings with lawmakers.
• Draft summaries of new laws, regulations, and interpretations.
• Schedule complex meetings, both virtually and in‑person, including selecting and reserving meeting space.
• Track lobbying compliance and related reporting requirements.
• Support team plans, projects, activities, or other deliverables as needed.
• Serve as the main point of contact for administrative questions from the team.
• Develop a strong understanding of government operations and lobbying practices.
• Provide coverage for other leaders where temporary administrative needs exist.

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• Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred concentration in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Human Services, or Social Work.

• 5+ years in an executive support role.
• Prior experience in public policy, government relations, or public affairs is preferred.
• Familiarity with lobby…